Ashling, Flame Dancer (Commander) - Core

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Bennie Smith
Dec 1, 2025
The Best New Commanders of 2025
Which cards are the best new Commanders from 2025? Bennie Smith's here for the run-down of popular picks & hidden gems for each set.
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Firebending Student
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Sozin's Comet
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
12%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
9%synergy
The Legend of Roku
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
77%inclusion250 decks325 decks
62%synergy
Guttersnipe
76%inclusion247 decks325 decks
61%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
55%inclusion178 decks325 decks
51%synergy
Grapeshot
59%inclusion192 decks325 decks
50%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
52%inclusion170 decks325 decks
46%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
64%inclusion207 decks325 decks
46%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
47%inclusion152 decks325 decks
43%synergy
Fiery Inscription
49%inclusion160 decks325 decks
42%synergy
Reverberate
54%inclusion177 decks325 decks
42%synergy
Containment Construct
45%inclusion145 decks325 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Faithless Looting
68%inclusion220 decks325 decks
26%synergy
Chaos Warp
67%inclusion217 decks325 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
66%inclusion215 decks325 decks
29%synergy
Ruby Medallion
65%inclusion211 decks325 decks
11%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
61%inclusion197 decks325 decks
26%synergy
Abrade
56%inclusion181 decks325 decks
13%synergy
Mana Geyser
55%inclusion180 decks325 decks
26%synergy
Seething Song
54%inclusion175 decks325 decks
24%synergy
Demand Answers
53%inclusion173 decks325 decks
30%synergy
Return the Favor
53%inclusion171 decks325 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
8.3%inclusion27 decks325 decks
-14%synergy
Creatures
Neheb, the Eternal
47%inclusion153 decks325 decks
30%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
46%inclusion148 decks321 decks
34%synergy
Young Pyromancer
44%inclusion143 decks325 decks
36%synergy
Rodeo Pyromancers
41%inclusion133 decks325 decks
38%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
36%inclusion118 decks325 decks
28%synergy
Electrostatic Field
36%inclusion118 decks325 decks
29%synergy
Firebrand Archer
34%inclusion111 decks325 decks
25%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
34%inclusion109 decks325 decks
10%synergy
Coruscation Mage
32%inclusion90 decks278 decks
26%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
32%inclusion103 decks325 decks
22%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
30%inclusion99 decks325 decks
28%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
27%inclusion88 decks325 decks
14%synergy
Urabrask
27%inclusion87 decks325 decks
21%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
25%inclusion81 decks325 decks
17%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
24%inclusion79 decks325 decks
18%synergy
Soulbright Flamekin
22%inclusion70 decks325 decks
19%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
21%inclusion68 decks325 decks
18%synergy
Crackling Spellslinger
18%inclusion59 decks325 decks
17%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
17%inclusion54 decks325 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
15%inclusion49 decks325 decks
7%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
15%inclusion23 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Tyrant
14%inclusion46 decks325 decks
7%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
14%inclusion46 decks325 decks
10%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
14%inclusion44 decks325 decks
10%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
11%inclusion36 decks325 decks
0%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
11%inclusion23 decks209 decks
8%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
10%inclusion22 decks211 decks
-1%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
10%inclusion33 decks325 decks
2%synergy
Stormsplitter
10%inclusion27 decks273 decks
9%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
9.2%inclusion30 decks325 decks
8%synergy
Party Thrasher
9.0%inclusion29 decks322 decks
6%synergy
Zookeeper Mechan
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Iron Myr
7.7%inclusion25 decks325 decks
-6%synergy
Manaform Hellkite
7.7%inclusion25 decks325 decks
7%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
7.7%inclusion25 decks325 decks
-4%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
7.2%inclusion20 decks278 decks
-3%synergy
Vindictive Flamestoker
7.1%inclusion23 decks325 decks
6%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
7.1%inclusion23 decks325 decks
5%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
6.2%inclusion20 decks325 decks
5%synergy
Knollspine Dragon
6.2%inclusion20 decks325 decks
2%synergy
Imodane, the Pyrohammer
6.2%inclusion20 decks325 decks
5%synergy
Backdraft Hellkite
6.2%inclusion20 decks325 decks
5%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Queen Brahne
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Dragon Mage
5.5%inclusion18 decks325 decks
1%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
5.5%inclusion18 decks325 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Big Score
49%inclusion160 decks325 decks
20%synergy
Expedite
44%inclusion144 decks325 decks
34%synergy
Desperate Ritual
44%inclusion142 decks325 decks
31%synergy
Twinferno
43%inclusion139 decks325 decks
39%synergy
Flare of Duplication
41%inclusion133 decks325 decks
31%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
39%inclusion127 decks325 decks
16%synergy
Display of Power
38%inclusion124 decks325 decks
35%synergy
Bolt Bend
38%inclusion123 decks325 decks
20%synergy
Invoke Calamity
34%inclusion111 decks325 decks
30%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
31%inclusion102 decks325 decks
18%synergy
Shock
28%inclusion90 decks325 decks
21%synergy
Electrodominance
27%inclusion89 decks325 decks
22%synergy
Fiery Temper
27%inclusion88 decks325 decks
26%synergy
Dual Strike
26%inclusion84 decks325 decks
24%synergy
Wild Ricochet
26%inclusion84 decks325 decks
21%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
25%inclusion82 decks325 decks
21%synergy
Reiterate
24%inclusion78 decks325 decks
20%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
24%inclusion59 decks246 decks
-3%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
22%inclusion70 decks325 decks
7%synergy
Comet Storm
21%inclusion68 decks325 decks
16%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
18%inclusion59 decks325 decks
13%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
18%inclusion57 decks320 decks
16%synergy
Fists of Flame
17%inclusion54 decks325 decks
11%synergy
Storm King's Thunder
16%inclusion52 decks325 decks
15%synergy
Crimson Wisps
16%inclusion51 decks325 decks
10%synergy
Repeated Reverberation
15%inclusion48 decks325 decks
14%synergy
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion48 decks325 decks
-4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
14%inclusion47 decks325 decks
-5%synergy
Price of Progress
14%inclusion47 decks325 decks
6%synergy
Might of the Meek
14%inclusion41 decks291 decks
10%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
14%inclusion38 decks270 decks
11%synergy
Fury Storm
14%inclusion44 decks325 decks
13%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
13%inclusion43 decks325 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Strike
12%inclusion40 decks325 decks
8%synergy
Lava Dart
12%inclusion40 decks325 decks
10%synergy
Siege Smash
12%inclusion37 decks319 decks
5%synergy
Gut Shot
11%inclusion36 decks325 decks
8%synergy
Needle Drop
11%inclusion36 decks325 decks
9%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion35 decks325 decks
-8%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
11%inclusion35 decks325 decks
-11%synergy
Cathartic Pyre
10%inclusion34 decks325 decks
6%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
10%inclusion32 decks325 decks
8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
Electric Revelation
9.2%inclusion30 decks325 decks
7%synergy
Flick a Coin
8.3%inclusion27 decks325 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.3%inclusion27 decks325 decks
-18%synergy
Ricochet Trap
7.7%inclusion25 decks325 decks
4%synergy
Commune with Lava
7.7%inclusion25 decks325 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Salvaging
7.4%inclusion24 decks325 decks
6%synergy
Fire Magic
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Past in Flames
45%inclusion146 decks325 decks
38%synergy
Overmaster
44%inclusion144 decks325 decks
40%synergy
Blasphemous Act
44%inclusion143 decks325 decks
-9%synergy
Vandalblast
39%inclusion126 decks325 decks
-2%synergy
Strike It Rich
37%inclusion120 decks325 decks
30%synergy
Light Up the Stage
35%inclusion113 decks325 decks
23%synergy
Crackle with Power
34%inclusion112 decks325 decks
30%synergy
Grab the Prize
30%inclusion73 decks246 decks
22%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
28%inclusion91 decks325 decks
16%synergy
Crash Through
26%inclusion86 decks325 decks
20%synergy
Boltwave
25%inclusion51 decks208 decks
18%synergy
Highway Robbery
24%inclusion79 decks325 decks
21%synergy
Renegade Tactics
24%inclusion78 decks325 decks
17%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
24%inclusion77 decks325 decks
19%synergy
Sundering Eruption
21%inclusion69 decks325 decks
10%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
20%inclusion66 decks325 decks
12%synergy
Reckless Impulse
20%inclusion66 decks325 decks
12%synergy
Warlord's Fury
20%inclusion66 decks325 decks
17%synergy
Fiery Confluence
20%inclusion65 decks325 decks
11%synergy
Change of Fortune
20%inclusion64 decks325 decks
18%synergy
Shattering Spree
20%inclusion64 decks325 decks
17%synergy
Seize the Spoils
19%inclusion63 decks325 decks
7%synergy
Doublecast
18%inclusion60 decks325 decks
18%synergy
Tormenting Voice
18%inclusion58 decks325 decks
7%synergy
Bonus Round
18%inclusion58 decks325 decks
16%synergy
Elemental Eruption
18%inclusion57 decks325 decks
17%synergy
Finale of Promise
16%inclusion51 decks325 decks
14%synergy
Rite of Flame
15%inclusion49 decks325 decks
6%synergy
Chain Reaction
13%inclusion43 decks325 decks
0%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
13%inclusion42 decks325 decks
9%synergy
Rousing Refrain
13%inclusion41 decks325 decks
11%synergy
Chain Lightning
13%inclusion41 decks325 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
12%inclusion39 decks325 decks
1%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Ignite the Future
12%inclusion38 decks325 decks
9%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
11%inclusion37 decks325 decks
10%synergy
Galvanic Relay
11%inclusion37 decks325 decks
10%synergy
Ancestral Anger
11%inclusion36 decks325 decks
6%synergy
Empty the Warrens
11%inclusion35 decks325 decks
2%synergy
Magmatic Insight
11%inclusion35 decks325 decks
8%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
11%inclusion35 decks325 decks
5%synergy
Rile
10%inclusion31 decks325 decks
7%synergy
Witch's Mark
10%inclusion31 decks325 decks
4%synergy
Dragon's Approach
8.9%inclusion29 decks325 decks
8%synergy
Apex of Power
8.0%inclusion26 decks325 decks
7%synergy
Twinflame
8.0%inclusion26 decks325 decks
1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.0%inclusion26 decks325 decks
-2%synergy
End the Festivities
7.7%inclusion25 decks325 decks
3%synergy
Reforge the Soul
7.7%inclusion25 decks325 decks
0%synergy
Skewer the Critics
7.1%inclusion23 decks325 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
40%inclusion131 decks325 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion109 decks325 decks
-7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion90 decks325 decks
-6%synergy
Monument to Endurance
17%inclusion27 decks155 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion54 decks325 decks
1%synergy
Bag of Holding
14%inclusion45 decks325 decks
12%synergy
Ore-Rich Stalactite
11%inclusion37 decks325 decks
10%synergy
Primal Amulet
11%inclusion35 decks325 decks
9%synergy
Helm of Awakening
8.0%inclusion26 decks325 decks
6%synergy
Twinning Staff
7.4%inclusion24 decks325 decks
7%synergy
Thrumming Stone
6.5%inclusion21 decks325 decks
6%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
6.2%inclusion20 decks325 decks
6%synergy
Gorgon's Head
5.8%inclusion19 decks325 decks
5%synergy
The Fire Crystal
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
-17%synergy
Enchantments
Arcane Bombardment
32%inclusion105 decks325 decks
30%synergy
Double Vision
29%inclusion93 decks325 decks
26%synergy
Braid of Fire
27%inclusion88 decks325 decks
22%synergy
Powerbalance
25%inclusion82 decks325 decks
17%synergy
Artist's Talent
25%inclusion70 decks281 decks
20%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
19%inclusion63 decks325 decks
3%synergy
Virtue of Courage
16%inclusion51 decks325 decks
11%synergy
Repercussion
15%inclusion49 decks325 decks
9%synergy
Aria of Flame
11%inclusion36 decks325 decks
10%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
10%inclusion21 decks208 decks
8%synergy
Dual Casting
10%inclusion32 decks325 decks
9%synergy
Return the Past
10%inclusion31 decks325 decks
9%synergy
City on Fire
9.2%inclusion30 decks325 decks
-6%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
8.9%inclusion22 decks246 decks
7%synergy
Descent into Avernus
7.1%inclusion23 decks325 decks
-3%synergy
Pyromancer Ascension
7.1%inclusion23 decks325 decks
7%synergy
Festival of Embers
7.0%inclusion19 decks271 decks
6%synergy
Mechanized Warfare
6.5%inclusion21 decks325 decks
0%synergy
Firebender Ascension
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
18%inclusion60 decks325 decks
15%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
18%inclusion57 decks325 decks
5%synergy
Jaya Ballard
12%inclusion39 decks325 decks
10%synergy
Chandra, Dressed to Kill
6.8%inclusion22 decks325 decks
3%synergy
Koth, Fire of Resistance
6.2%inclusion20 decks325 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
War Room
28%inclusion92 decks325 decks
-2%synergy
Forgotten Cave
22%inclusion70 decks325 decks
4%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
15%inclusion48 decks325 decks
1%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
14%inclusion45 decks325 decks
-9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion38 decks325 decks
1%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
11%inclusion37 decks325 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion36 decks320 decks
-8%synergy
Mines of Moria
8.3%inclusion27 decks325 decks
-4%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.1%inclusion23 decks325 decks
4%synergy
Barbarian Ring
6.8%inclusion22 decks325 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.8%inclusion19 decks325 decks
-1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.8%inclusion19 decks325 decks
-13%synergy
Witch's Clinic
5.2%inclusion17 decks325 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
74%inclusion241 decks325 decks
-11%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion204 decks325 decks
1%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
37%inclusion121 decks325 decks
31%synergy
Fire Diamond
35%inclusion113 decks325 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion101 decks325 decks
-3%synergy
Cursed Mirror
21%inclusion67 decks325 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion66 decks325 decks
3%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
18%inclusion58 decks325 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.9%inclusion29 decks325 decks
-3%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
8.6%inclusion28 decks325 decks
2%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
8.3%inclusion27 decks325 decks
7%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.1%inclusion23 decks325 decks
-8%synergy
Caged Sun
7.1%inclusion23 decks325 decks
-2%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
6.8%inclusion22 decks325 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.8%inclusion22 decks325 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
95%inclusion310 decks325 decks
1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
46%inclusion148 decks321 decks
34%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion88 decks325 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
21%inclusion69 decks325 decks
10%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
18%inclusion59 decks325 decks
13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion48 decks325 decks
-4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.0%inclusion26 decks325 decks
-2%synergy
Demolition Field
5.8%inclusion19 decks325 decks
1%synergy